Frank C. Amerson Jr. Lake Dam
Frank C. Amerson Jr. Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bibb County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Frank C. Amerson Jr. Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Frank C. Amerson Jr. Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amerson, Carl (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bibb |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.89222, -83.73944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Amerson, Carl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04343 |
| Federal ID | GA04343 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |